Mary “Claudia” Lilly, 89, of Barling, AR, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2014 in Barling. She was born on April 11, 1924 in Leslie, AR to the late William C. and Nina F. Actskinson. She was retired from Ace Hardware. She was a member of Evangel Temple, American Legion Post 31 Ladies Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband John R. Lilly and a son Russell Warren, Jr. Funeral service will be 3:00 PM Thursday, April 10th, 2014, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter Brenda Kay Rhoades and husband Rex of Mansfield, AR, one son Bill Warren and wife Renee of Barling, AR, one sister Jane Jackson of Tulsa, OK, six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bill J. Warren, Mitchell P. Vinsant, David Jackson, James Lee , Charles Holmes and Jerry Vaughn. The family will visit with friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM at the funeral home.
